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Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients 3 bell peppers chopped into small pieces (1 green, 1 yellow, 1 red if possible) 1 zucchini sliced (quarter each slice) 1 eggplant chopped into small cubes 7 ounces mushrooms chopped into small pieces (4 medium oyster mushrooms) 9 ounces cherry tomatoes halved We Olive EVOO or cooking 10.5 ounces penne pasta dried 2/3 cup pesto Bella Cucina Porcini & Parmesan Pesto 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt optional – for a little creaminess! For sprinkling… read more

Pear Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 2-3 ripe but firm pears juice of 1/2 lemon 4 cups arugula or other baby lettuce 4 Tbsp walnuts 4-8 Tbsp crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese For Dressing: 1 tsp dijon mustard 3 Tbsp walnuts 3 Tbsp We Olive Artisan Peach White Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup walnut oil salt and black pepper to taste Directions: To make the dressing put the mustard, walnuts, and vinegar in a small… read more

We Olive Peanut Sauce

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 1 lime) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, grated 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon We Olive Fresh Garlic 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil  Red pepper flakes   DIRECTIONS Make a flavorful vinaigrette. Place the lime juice, tamari or soy… read more

Meyer Lemon Hummus

Ingredients 2 (15-oz.) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved 5 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup tahini 1 Tbsp. We Olive Organic Meyer Lemon Olive Oil 5 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp. reserved chickpea liquid 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt to taste Paprika or parsley sprigs for garnish, optional   Instructions Place ingredients, except for… read more

4th of July Garlic-Jalapeño Dip

With red peppers, blue tortilla chips, and this yummy dip you can make your own American Flag appetizer! Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic, very finely minced 2 tbsp We Olive EVOO ¾ cup sliced pickled jalapenos, drained 4 oz extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 1 (32 oz) container… read more

Greek Yogurt Dill Pickle Dip

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles 1 tablespoon We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon pickle juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill   Directions: Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix to combine Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3… read more

Fresh Basil Pesto Dip

Ingredients: 3 cups packed fresh basil 2/3 cup  We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted until golden and cooled 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2-3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a food processor or blender, combine basil and about 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive… read more

Roasted Beet Dip

Ingredients: 2 cups roasted beets (2–3 small-medium beets) 8 cloves roasted garlic 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup raw walnuts, whole or chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to your liking 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey, agave, or maple syrup (optional but recommended) 4 tablespoons We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon water Directions: In… read more

Summer Veggie Salad

Grab your tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and feta for a refreshing Summer Veggie Salad. Sure to satisfy your appetite and leave you feeling cooled off, this is the perfect post-sunshine meal! Ingredients Dressing 2 tablespoons We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¼ cup fresh parsley 1 tsp lemon juice ½ tsp oregano ½ tsp honey… read more

Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese

Ingredients 4 tablespoons We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¾ cup of chopped red onion ½ We Olive Balsamic Vinegar 3 heads romaine lettuce, cut in ½ lengthwise ½ cup of crumbled blue cheese Freshly ground black pepper Directions Preheat the grill to high heat Heat 1 tablespoon of We Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil… read more